NYU Excavations at Amheida Past Review
By Megan H (Anthropology., Barnard College) for
Study Abroad Programs in Egypt
Completely worthwhile. I was looking for an adventure, something as far from my experience as a New Yorker as possible. I certainly got that.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned through coursework and hands-on work in the field of archaeology. I also learned a lot about myself while living out in the desert that I couldn't imagine before being in Egypt. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
A dighouse- living with fellow students, professors, and a team of international archaeologists. <br /><br /> Dighouse is totally oasite and beautiful. |
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I love Egyptian food, but it isn't as balanced as what I eat in the US. Not very many vegetables. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Egypt is cheaper that anyone would ever imagine. I would recommend bringing money for travel after the program, but most amenities are taken care of while studying and working. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
With zero knowledge of Arabic before leaving for Egypt, I left with adequate conversational knowledge. |
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